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Against a backdrop of sex, politics, and race, ANITA reveals the intimate story of a woman who spoke truth to power.

An entire country watched as a poised, beautiful African-American woman sat before a Senate committee of 14 white men and with a clear, unwavering voice recounted the repeated acts of sexual harassment she had endured while working with U.S. Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas. Anita Hill's graphic testimony was a turning point for gender equality in the U.S. and ignited a political firestorm about sexual harassment and power in the workplace that resonates still today.

Against a backdrop of sex, politics, and race, ANITA reveals the story of a woman who has empowered millions to stand up for equality and justice.

Official Selection at the Sundance Film Festival and the Hot Docs Film Festival.

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Brian

Borough of Manhattan Community College - CUNY•2 months ago

I clearly remember the hearing from when it happened; but this solidifies my feeling that this was an amazing and courageous and inspiring human being, who deserves to be hugely honored for what she endured, and what she then did.
A narrative in the era of Bush/ Reagan of how deep the ...Read more

I clearly remember the hearing from when it happened; but this solidifies my feeling that this was an amazing and courageous and inspiring human being, who deserves to be hugely honored for what she endured, and what she then did.
A narrative in the era of Bush/ Reagan of how deep the fight against reaction has to go.

The left always makes sure even their losers, liars and traitors are historifed as heroes by setting their narrative in stone. Or at least in a film or some books. Many people still think the Rosenbergs are innocent, too.

Pete

San Francisco Public Library•5 months ago

Yes, and I watched the Democrats repeat history with their shameful conduct at the Kavanaugh hearings. I remember thinking when they would pull an Anita hill out of their hats to attempt to destroy him and his nomination. Ted Kennedy would be proud.

Vasko

Soka University of America•6 months ago

What an incredible woman. She's a hero to anyone who places value in truth and ethical citizenship.

So much poise, dignity and courage in this one woman who made the road so much easier for so many to travel...Thank you Anita!

Madeline

District Of Columbia Public Library•6 months ago

Such strength and integrity. Anita Hill is a woman to admire. The parallels to the Kavanaugh hearing are striking.

Pete

San Francisco Public Library•6 months ago

To read this smarmy, racially-fueled synopsis one might gather that Hill was actually telling the truth instead of lying to keep a Conservative AFRICAN-AMERICAN from being confirmed to the Supreme Court. From Bork to Kavanaugh the Left's playbook is now crystal clear: the end justifies the ...Read more

To read this smarmy, racially-fueled synopsis one might gather that Hill was actually telling the truth instead of lying to keep a Conservative AFRICAN-AMERICAN from being confirmed to the Supreme Court. From Bork to Kavanaugh the Left's playbook is now crystal clear: the end justifies the means. I'll make a point to skip this one.

Funny. I think if you watched the documentary, you would realize that you sound just like the Republicans in the hearings. You’re literally refusing to learn from history and are therefore part of the problem which is now repeating itself. Congratulations on that.

Anna

Kanopy Staff•7 months ago

So important to hear Anita's story and recognize how she helped bring value to women's voices particularly in politics. She has become a great role model for many including myself.

Tom

CUNY Hunter College•7 months ago

America, revealed

Debra

New Orleans Public Library•7 months ago

I would like to thank Anita Hill for her honesty and courage. We as women have come a long way since 1991. But obviously, going through the ignorance and bullying of men has not changed. I hope that Dr. Ford's testimony will bring us closer to the realization that behavior, such as the ...Read more

I would like to thank Anita Hill for her honesty and courage. We as women have come a long way since 1991. But obviously, going through the ignorance and bullying of men has not changed. I hope that Dr. Ford's testimony will bring us closer to the realization that behavior, such as the behavior of Brett Kavanaugh, is not acceptable. I am angry that he is now in a position of extreme power. However, I feel empowered by you, Anita, and Dr. Ford. Your voices have been heard and will never be forgotten.

"During his time on the court, we rarely hear from Clarence Thomas. Really long periods of years go by where Clarence Thomas does not ask a single question, he rarely writes opinions, but he has remained a very stalwart member of the Court's conservative bloc."
-- Kate Zernike, NYT. The ...Read more

"During his time on the court, we rarely hear from Clarence Thomas. Really long periods of years go by where Clarence Thomas does not ask a single question, he rarely writes opinions, but he has remained a very stalwart member of the Court's conservative bloc."
-- Kate Zernike, NYT. The Daily (podcast) September 26, 2018.

Good luck with that presidential run, Joe. Also, Arlen Specter is dead.

That is so crazy to think: an all white male committee half-way believing Ms. Hill, until the next day, when Thomas dares them to push back on his claim of racism. Conversation over for the committee. How could Thomas have claimed to have been lynched, even metaphorically? He was rubbing ...Read more

That is so crazy to think: an all white male committee half-way believing Ms. Hill, until the next day, when Thomas dares them to push back on his claim of racism. Conversation over for the committee. How could Thomas have claimed to have been lynched, even metaphorically? He was rubbing shoulders with the President of the United States. Ms. Hill's quote captures it: he had a race, I had a gender. No, I have the combination of black and female.

It was appalling to see how mismanaged this sexual harassment case was handled by the U.S government. Of course, as anyone with eyes and rational logic can see, there's still sexual harassment in America and a difficulty to have an open and honest conversation about it. However, this movie ...Read more

It was appalling to see how mismanaged this sexual harassment case was handled by the U.S government. Of course, as anyone with eyes and rational logic can see, there's still sexual harassment in America and a difficulty to have an open and honest conversation about it. However, this movie really shone a light upon how much worse it used to be in the 1990's. I thought the documentary especially poignant when contrasted with the Kavanuah appointment and the sexual harassment accusations that have come out about his conduct.

I think it's important to remember that one is innocent until proven guilty, so I don't mean to imply that Anita nor modern accusers words should be taken at face value, but character assassination? Disgusting and morally repugnant, so much so that I had to reconsider my opinion of Joe Biden as a human being.

I think what got to me most about the movie were the clips from the Senate hearing. They were being so insensitive and putting her in the worst of spots, quite literally showing almost no human decency, and you could see in her face during the "interview" that it was emotionally taxing to the extreme.

I did find the movie long, tapering off ineffectiveness and how riveting it was as it dragged on, but I was fixated to my TV for the first 45-55 minutes, because this movie both appealed to the logical and emotional parts of my brain.

It's genuinely just disgusting the character assassination, defamation and insinuation the politicians and the two-faced Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas did in the name of politics. Just pathetic, on a human level.

Great documentary, especially important not only with Kavanaugh but just the glut of sexual harassment cases in America right now, and the importance of handling them correctly.

how dare Clarence Thomas try to claim racial discrimination when the woman he harassed was also black. and he's still a justice 27 years later! disgusting. so inspired by Anita's pose, attitude, and sophistication through such a trying ordeal.

Angelique

Grand Valley State University•8 months ago

What a great woman who open doors for many of us.

Diane

Denver Public Library - Colorado•8 months ago

Touching, Inspiring - the very essence of strength.

Kamlu

East Brunswick Public Library•10 months ago

Brave!

Rachel

Mystic & Noank Library•10 months ago

This film was really great. Opened my eyes to a lot I didn't know before.

Omar

Stony Brook University•1 year ago

Very moving. Very empowering. Makes you want to find and use your voice for social justice.

Darlene

Western Sullivan Public Library•1 year ago

Great film. I thought she was brave at the time. She was smarter than the white men sitting in judgement of her. They lacked what she had -- honesty, dignity and courage.

John

Brooklyn Public Library•1 year ago

Very good film. Informative. She had nothing to gain for herself really. Plenty to lose, but she still stood up and fought for other women. Brave, smart. Classy.

Eileen

Queens Public Library•1 year ago

Women are still fighting sexual harassment, but today I hope that those men would ask the right questions now. I am so glad that she is still encouraging others. What a brave, smart, and dignified woman . Thank you Anita.

Nandi

Grand Rapids Public Library•2 years ago

I'm very glad Dr. Anita Hill didn't keep silent,

Olivia

Kanopy Staff•1 year ago

It's clear this brave woman and her story has helped to inspire a social movement around sexual harassment. #MeToo.

Anonymous

Bowling Green State University•2 years ago

It should be available more places for all to watch!

Dylan

Kanopy Staff•3 years ago

Not long ago the concept of "Sexual Harassment" was virtually unknown. ANITA reveals how this changed, and how one woman - testifying before an mostly male U.S. Senate committee including so-called progressives like Joseph Biden - gave cover to millions of other women, and men, allowing them ...Read more

Not long ago the concept of "Sexual Harassment" was virtually unknown. ANITA reveals how this changed, and how one woman - testifying before an mostly male U.S. Senate committee including so-called progressives like Joseph Biden - gave cover to millions of other women, and men, allowing them to confront offensive behavior and innuendo in countless workplaces, the military, and in schools. This is a must-see for all young people, as it takes us step by step through the history, demonstrating that the rights we have now exist only because someone once fought for them.